A fire that killed five people, including four children, Thursday night in Polk Township appears to have been accidental.

Pennsylvania State Police Hazleton barracks, said that at about 11:50 p.m., members of Pennsylvania State Police Lehighton, along with the Troop N-Fire Marshal and Forensic Services Units responded to 5107 Brook Road for the report of a residential fire with unknown injuries.

After a search, a 53-year-old woman and four grandchildren between the ages of 2-7, were located within the residence.

The Monroe County Coroner’s Office arrived on scene and pronounced all five people deceased.

The Troop N Fire Marshal Unit is still on scene investigating.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the fire was accidental in nature with nothing suspicious being observed at the scene.

Assisting at the scene were Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, Monroe County Coroner’s Office, Polk Township Fire Company, Penn Forest Township Fire Company, West End Fire Company, St. Luke’s and West End Ambulance, and fire police.

PSP Hazleton said an updated news release will be sent when more information becomes available.

A gofundme has been set up for the family.